Assistant Professor, Photography/New Media
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- May 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Design & Graphic Arts, Communications, Digital Media, Media Studies, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Summary of Job Duties and
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include teaching two courses in
photography and video/media arts, one in another departmental
offering (foundations, special topics, digital media, etc);
responsible for the photography program and maintaining photography
studio facilities and equipment; responsible for the continuation
of the development of a strong, well-rounded undergraduate digital
and traditional photography and video/media arts program in
collaboration with faculty within the department and at large in
the university, to develop new programming related to game design,
digital media, and cinematography. Additional responsibilities
include advising students; managing area budgets; meeting the
teaching, research, and service expectations of the department and
the university; and maintaining a high level of scholarly
activity.
Minimum Education Requirements:
MFA in Photography or related field is required. Evidence of a
strong interest in video/media arts required.
Minimum Experience and Skill
Requirements:
The successful candidate will show evidence of a strong emerging
national exhibition record, active professional achievement,
ability to teach beginning and advanced courses in photography and
video/media arts; knowledge of traditional, digital, and
alternative photography and video technologies is required.
Experience in developing curriculum that is inclusive of both
technical and critical issues inclusive of both fine arts and
design; strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
knowledge of safety practices in photography.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Qualifications:
Successful college/university teaching experience and knowledge of
electronic imaging, video, and digital media methods are preferred.
Interest or experience in one or more of the following:
experimental film production, video blogging/podcasting, sound
recording and production. Preference will be given to candidates
with in depth experience in video/new media production and working
knowledge of traditional darkroom practices, while having a strong
background in digital imaging. Candidates will have a record of
active participation or leadership roles in professional
organizations. Knowledge of and application of contemporary
theories and pedagogy in the field of Photography/New Media is
preferred for an appointment.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
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